More pot in the Sunset

The incarnation of the Sunset District as the wine country of pot continues. Capt. Paul Chignell of the Taraval Station says his officers continue to bust marijuana grow houses at record rate. Two weeks ago I wrote a column expressing astonishment that 16 indoor pot farms had been uncovered in six months. Since then, seven more have been closed down, raising the total to 23.

”It’s a combination of reasons,” said Chignell. ”There are a lot more houses because growing has become so lucrative. And there’s also a much higher community awareness than ever before. People are now not reluctant to e-mail us with tips.”

In a related development, sales of Ho-Ho’s and Cheese Doodles have also reportedly shot way up in the everyone’s favorite foggy neighborhood.